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2488 days ago

The Mapua Community Association Needs You!

Tim Neighbourly Lead from Mapua

The Mapua & Districts Community Association is currently looking for an Association Secretary. A tax-free honorarium of $200 per month is offered for the role.

The ideal candidate would be someone who is passionate about our community. Basic computer, administration and/or secretarial skills would be beneficial – but a willingness to learn is all that is required!

Key responsibilities include:
 Minute taking (2 x 2-hour meetings each month – one Association Executive meeting and one Community Association meeting);
 Preparing meeting documentation;
 Managing correspondence (inward and outward); and
 Support in writing submissions on behalf of the Community Association.

The meeting schedule is:
 Monthly General Meeting – 2nd Monday of every month (except December) 7-9pm, Bill Marris Room, Māpua Hall.
 Executive Committee Meetings – 4th Tuesday of every Month (except December) 7-9pm, Meeting Room, Māpua Hall.

If you're at all interested in this exciting position, please contact our Executive Committee by emailing info@ourmapua.org. Or message me here on Neighbourly.

All inquires and questions are welcome!

To check us out, visit www.ourmapua.org... or find us on Facebook at "Mapua Community Association."

The Māpua & Districts Community Association works for the good of our local communities: Māpua, Ruby Bay, Mahana, and Bronte.
Our aims are to:
a) Promote and foster interest in the social, economic, environmental and cultural life of Māpua and surrounding districts.
b) Encourage public discussion on the development of Māpua and districts, and support the preservation of its unique qualities and the desired lifestyle of residents.
c) Serve as a channel of communication between the community and the Tasman District Council (TDC) and any other statutory or interested organisation whose activities may affect those who live in the district.

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Have you got New Zealand's best shed? Show us and win!

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